The Road of War
Taistelun tie
Synopsis
The film deals with the Winter War of 1939-40 between Finland and the USSR. It begins with military exercises in the Autumn of 1939 and moves on to the Soviet invasion; the battle for Karelia; the bombing of Helsinki and other Finnish cities; as well as the activities of the foreign press corps in Finland and the heroic efforts of Finnish women and the Red Cross in their treatment of the wounded.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Risto Orko
- Screenplay & Story
- Risto Orko
- Original Title
- Taistelun tie
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- Finnish
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Suomi-Filmi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Risto Orko
Risto Orko, Topo Leistelä, Turo Kartto
Risto Orko
Risto Orko
Department Leadership Roster
Topo Leistelä
Writer
Risto Orko
Editor
Turo Kartto
Writer
Risto Orko
Screenplay
Risto Orko
Director of Photography
Risto Orko
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Road of War
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What is The Road of War about?
The film deals with the Winter War of 1939-40 between Finland and the USSR. It begins with military exercises in the Autumn of 1939 and moves on to the Soviet invasion; the battle for Karelia; the bombing of Helsinki and other Finnish cities; as well as the activities of the foreign press corps in Finland and the heroic efforts of Finnish women and the Red Cross in their treatment of the wounded.
Who directed The Road of War?
The Road of War was directed by Risto Orko.
Who stars in The Road of War?
The principal cast of The Road of War includes Hilkka Helinä, Kyösti Kallio, Turo Kartto, Juho Kusti Paasikivi, Väinö Alfred Tanner.
When was The Road of War released and how long is it?
The Road of War was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.